How far is Gloucester from Cardiff?

About 49 miles (78 km) separate Gloucester and Cardiff.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff?

Most of the buses traveling from Gloucester to Cardiff leave from Gloucester Bus Station and arrive at Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn). These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Once in Cardiff, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Castell Coch (Red Castle), Principality Stadium, Cardiff International White Water, Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff Castle.

Bus Gloucester to Cardiff from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gloucester to Cardiff on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	2h 45m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Cardiff on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	2h 45m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Cardiff on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	2h 45m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

Next departures for Gloucester to Cardiff on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester (Transport Hub)	2h 45m	1:15pm	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Gloucester	3h	5:45am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags
Bus	6:45am	Gloucester	4h 15m	11:00am	Sophia Gardens	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gloucester to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

49 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $40	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $55	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,364 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Gloucester and Cardiff?

Stops in Gloucester

A - Gloucester Bus Station

B - Gloucester Quays Bus Station

Stops in Cardiff

A - Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)

B - Sophia Gardens

C - Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens

D - Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop

E - National Museum

F - Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gloucester to Cardiff by bus

How far is Gloucester from Cardiff?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gloucester to Cardiff?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cardiff?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$9

11/17

$7

Today

$8

11/19

$8

11/20

$6

11/21

$9

11/22

$9

11/23

$9

The cheapest trip from Gloucester to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gloucester to Cardiff, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $51 for a bus ticket from Gloucester to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.